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Automatically greets every new follower

Because followers don’t wait — and the ones who feel seen are the ones who stay.

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1M+ creators
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When...
User follows your account
Follow to DM
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Send a message
Hey {name}! Glad you’re here — wanna sign up for my newsletter?
Sign me up!

💜’d by Instagrammers like

Theresa Dinh
89K
 Followers

“Manychat is the best thing that ever happened to me for Instagram.”

Konstantinos Synodinos
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“For creators above 10k followers, Manychat is a MUST.”

Murray & Co Marketing

“Thanks to Manychat, I was able to help my client, BossChicks”

Kahlea Wade
25K
 Followers

“I saw a MASSIVE increase in conversions and engagement within just a week of using Manychat.”

Hannah Stewart
792K
 Followers

I reached over 1.6M accounts (a 172% increase), and had over 3.2M Impressions (a 205% Increase).

Jenna Kutcher
1M
 Followers

“This is a must-have for creators and entrepreneurs. Seriously a game-changer!”

Marketing Harry
540K
 Followers

“Using Manychat, I generated $135,000 from 2 posts.”

Theresa Dinh
89K
 Followers

“Manychat is the best thing that ever happened to me for Instagram.”

Konstantinos Synodinos
950K
 Followers

“For creators above 10k followers, Manychat is a MUST.”

Murray & Co Marketing

“Thanks to Manychat, I was able to help my client, BossChicks”

Kahlea Wade
25K
 Followers

“I saw a MASSIVE increase in conversions and engagement within just a week of using Manychat.”

Hannah Stewart
792K
 Followers

I reached over 1.6M accounts (a 172% increase), and had over 3.2M Impressions (a 205% Increase).

Jenna Kutcher
1M
 Followers

“This is a must-have for creators and entrepreneurs. Seriously a game-changer!”

Marketing Harry
540K
 Followers

“Using Manychat, I generated $135,000 from 2 posts.”

Theresa Dinh
89K
 Followers

“Manychat is the best thing that ever happened to me for Instagram.”

Konstantinos Synodinos
950K
 Followers

“For creators above 10k followers, Manychat is a MUST.”

Murray & Co Marketing

“Thanks to Manychat, I was able to help my client, BossChicks”

Kahlea Wade
25K
 Followers

“I saw a MASSIVE increase in conversions and engagement within just a week of using Manychat.”

Hannah Stewart
792K
 Followers

I reached over 1.6M accounts (a 172% increase), and had over 3.2M Impressions (a 205% Increase).

Jenna Kutcher
1M
 Followers

“This is a must-have for creators and entrepreneurs. Seriously a game-changer!”

Marketing Harry
540K
 Followers

“Using Manychat, I generated $135,000 from 2 posts.”

You’ve got new followers.

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And they just got a DM.

Let me know if you want to join
Yes, count me in!
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Yes, count me in!
Great! Now, send us your email
subscribed ya! welcome again!

(While you were scrolling.)

Over 1M creators use Manychat to turn followers into fans — because ignoring new fans isn’t a growth strategy. Start free — setup’s faster than your next story post.

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The fastest “hey” on the internet

When someone follows you, let them know what you're about with a personalized welcome.

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jay.thompson started following you
Hey! Appreciate the follow — hope you like chaos and semi-useful insights.

Automation that sounds like you

Add their name, set a short delay, and write like a person. Manychat handles the timing. You keep the tone.

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jay.thompson started following you
Hey! You followed me, I noticed, I’m pretending this was spontaneous.
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How do you have time to reply to everybody???
Well...let’s keep it a secret.

Build connection, not clutter

Ask a question. Offer a resource. Start a real conversation. No pushy pitch, no fake hype.

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mynameis.tilda started following you
Appreciate the follow — what dragged you into this corner of the internet?
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Your reels are so...calming and encouraging, you know? Please keep doing what you are doing!
Whoa, thank you so much!

Works solo or stacked

Use Follow to DM on its own, or pair it with email collection and follow-ups that pull people in and make them stick around.

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lily.btw started following you
Hey Lily! Glad you’re here — wanna join our next giveaway?
Yes, definitely!
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Yes, definitely!
Just send your email our way!
Done! We’ll let you know the results on Dec 14th.

Stop ghosting new followers in 3 steps

1

Turn on Follow to DM

Choose when your new followers get a hello — instantly or with a short delay.

2

Write one message that sounds human

Keep it short, friendly, and unmistakably you.

3

Publish and get back to creating

Let automation handle intros while you focus on your next post.

Conversation starters for your new followers

We made messages that don’t sound corporate, fake, or desperate. Steal one, tweak a line, and pretend it was your idea.

See how it works

Mini intro

Ask + Engage

Freebie drop

Community Invite

Content Teaser

Welcome Note

Tell new followers who you are and why they’ll love sticking around. It’s your quick elevator pitch — short, real, and written like a person, not a bio.

Ask a question to open the door to conversation and learn what your followers actually care about. It builds connection and gives you instant feedback on what content hits.

Deliver value right away — a guide, checklist, or resource that proves you’re worth the follow. Make their first DM from you something they’ll want to save.

Bring people closer to your world — your group, newsletter, or private chat. Perfect for turning casual followers into community members who stick around.

Tease your next post or launch to spark curiosity. Keeps your followers watching your feed and waiting for what’s next.

Keep it simple, friendly, and human. It’s your virtual wave — quick, warm, and unmistakably you.

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Frequently asked questions

Go to Home Tab —> Get Started —> Say hi to new followers.

Go to your Home Tab —> New Followers.

Write one message that sounds like you (not a robot), set a tiny delay if you want, and hit publish. That’s it — your account now greets every new follower while you're off creating more content.

Nothing. Which is exactly the problem. Followers pile up, engagement flatlines, and your “community” quietly fades into the algorithm abyss.

Think of it as your first impression engine. Every new follower gets a friendly hello before they forget why they followed you. Conversations are where trust builds, fans form, and buying starts to feel natural.

Only if you make it sound like an HR email. Write how you talk, add their name, and you’re golden — the magic is invisible.

Automation just gets the conversation started. You can always jump in when someone says something interesting or relevant. It’s the best of both worlds: everyone feels welcomed, and the followers who actually vibe with you get a real chat.

It’s still perfect for you! Think of Follow to DM as your 24/7 customer greeter — minus the awkward small talk and corporate badge.

Nope! Manychat is a Meta official business partner. Your account stays totally compliant — no shady hacks, no spammy behavior, no risk.

Only in the “wow, I should’ve done this sooner” way.